Filipe Luis demands reaction as Monaco host Nordsjaelland
By Zak Jackson, MonacoViews Editorial
AS Monaco face Nordsjaelland at Louis II on Thursday in the Conference League, looking to end a four-match winless run.
Filipe Luis faced the press at La Turbie on Wednesday ahead of Thursday's Conference League fixture against Nordsjaelland, with kick-off at Stade Louis II set for 9pm. The Brazilian coach addressed his side's recent struggles directly, with Monaco without a win in four Ligue 1 matches, a run that includes two draws and two defeats, most recently a loss away to Paris Saint-Germain.
Thursday's match is the third group-stage fixture in this season's Conference League campaign, and victory would move Monaco closer to securing a place in the knockout rounds. Luis told reporters his players were determined to put things right in front of their own supporters, framing the match as an opportunity for the squad to show a response after a difficult stretch domestically.
For supporters heading to Fontvieille on Thursday evening, the fixture carries weight beyond three points. A positive result would ease pressure building around the club after the recent league form, while a missed opportunity against a Danish side many would expect Monaco to beat could sharpen scrutiny on Luis ahead of the coming weeks.